Event Highlights in Berlin and Brandenburg
The most important events in the capital at a glance
The most important events in the capital at a glance
Sport, culture, music & more
Berlin sets clear accents in 2026. International sports events, major cultural formats, music festivals, and social highlights shape the calendar throughout the year. From January to October, the capital offers reasons for weekend trips, cultural travels, and event visits on an international level. Anyone who wants to experience Berlin will find many good reasons in 2026.
NBA Berlin Game - 15.01.2026
Location: Uber Arena, Friedrichshain
Public transport: U1, U3 Warschauer Straße, S-Bahn Warschauer Straße, Tram M10
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.de, www.eventim.de
International Green Week - 16.01.–25.01.2026
Location: Messe Berlin, Westend
Public transport: S-Bahn Messe Süd (S3, S5, S7, S9), U2 Kaiserdamm
Tickets: www.gruenewoche.de
Berlinale 2026 - 12/02/2026–22/02/2026
Location: various venues, focus on Potsdamer Platz
Public transport: S-Bahn Potsdamer Platz, U2 Potsdamer Platz
Tickets over: www.berlinale.de
GENERALI Berlin Half Marathon - March 29, 2026
Location: Start and finish in the city center
Public transport: depending on the starting area, including S+U Brandenburger Tor
Tickets: www.generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de
Carnival of Cultures - 22.05.–25.05.2026
Location: Blücherplatz and surroundings, Kreuzberg
Public transport: U1, U3 Hallesches Tor, Mehringdamm
Tickets: Free entry
DFB-Pokal Final - 23.05.2026
Location: Olympiastadium Berlin
Public transport: S-Bahn Olympiastadion (S3, S9), U2 Olympia-Stadion
Entrada: www.dfb.de, www.eventim.de
ILA Berlin Air Show - 10. - 14. 06.2026
Location: Messe Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Selchow
Public transport: S9 or S45 to BER Airport, bus shuttle to the fair
Tickets: www.ila-berlin.de
Music Festival - 21.06.2026
Location: Citywide
Public transport: depending on the event location
Tickets: Free admission
State Opera for Everyone - 24.06.2026
Location: Bebelplatz, Mitte
Public transport: U6 Französische Straße, U5 Museumsinsel, S-Bahn Friedrichstraße
Tickets: Free admission
Lollapalooza Berlin - 18.07.–19.07.2026
Location: Olympiastadion Berlin
Public transport: S-Bahn Olympiastadion, U2 Olympia-Stadion
Tickets: www.lollapaloozade.com
CSD Berlin - 25.07.2026
Location: Parade through the city center, ending at Brandenburger Tor
Public transport: S+U Brandenburg Gate, Bundestag
Tickets: Free entry
Rave the Planet - 15.08.2026
Location: Straße des 17. Juni
Public transport: S+U Brandenburg Gate, S Tiergarten
Tickets: Free entry
Long Night of Museums - 29.08.2026
Location: Museums all over Berlin
Public transport: dependent on the museum
Tickets: www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de
ISTAF Berlin - 30.08.2026
Location: Olympic Stadium Berlin
Public transport: S-Bahn Olympiastadion, U2 Olympia-Stadion
Tickets: www.istaf.de
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup - 04.09.–13.09.2026
Location: Max-Schmeling-Halle, Prenzlauer Berg
Public transport: U2 Eberswalder Straße, Tram M10
Tickets: www.fiba.basketball, www.ticketmaster.de
Berlin Art Week - 09.09.–13.09.2026
Location: various galleries and museums
Public transport: depending on the event location
Tickets: www.berlinartweek.de
BMW Berlin Marathon - 27.09.2026
Location: Start and finish Straße des 17. Juni
Public Transport: S+U Brandenburger Tor
Tickets: www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com
Festival of Lights - 09.10.–18.10.2026
Location: Landmarks throughout Berlin
Public transportation: dependent on location
Tickets: Free entry
French Summer – International Art Exhibitions - March to September 2026
Location: various museums and exhibition houses
Public transport: dependent on the event location
Tickets: depending on the exhibition through the respective museums